Massif Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Massif Central
Where to stay in Massif Central
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
La Presqu'île
Textile Museum and Place Carnot are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Textile Museum.
Clermont Ferrand City Centre
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Clermont Ferrand City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Place de Jaude or Notre Dame du Port.
Campanile Limoges Centre - Gare
As a regular visiter to this hotel I can not recommend enough. Emma on reception was as usual helpful & very professional and a credit to the hotel. Well done keep up the good work I will be back!! 😎
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
GRAND MESS Clermont-Ferrand
Great stay
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Aiden by Best Western Clermont-Ferrand Hotel & Spa
Hôtel très propre accueil et service de qualités.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Apparthotel Privilodges Carré de Jaude
We had difficulty finding the property, but I think that was the fault of our GPS. It directed us to an area where we could not drive, and I had to find an underground parking and leave the car and walk. However, when I found it, it was on a street which was drivable. I had also chosen the wrong ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Originals Résidence, Appart’Hôtel les Lauréades, Clermont-Ferrand
Very efficient and great location in the center of the city.
Reviewed on 6 June 2025
ResidHotel Saint Etienne Centre
Good
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Le PAL Amusement and Animal Park
Bring your family to Le PAL Amusement and Animal Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Saint-Pourcain-sur-Besbre. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Vulcania
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Vulcania as part of your trip to Saint-Ours. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
- Bellecour Square
- Vulcania
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Lyon National Opera
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral
- Matmut Stadium
- Zénith d'Auvergne
- Parc Naturel Regional Livradois-Forez
- Musée des Confluences
- Postman Cheval's Ideal Palace
- Place de Jaude
